Transport and Land Use Planning (PG)

Subject 705-818 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to any graduate program offered by the Melbourne School of Design or the permission of the lecturer.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 705-218 (ABPL20015) - Transport and Land Use Planning (UG)
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof Nicholas Low
Subject Overview:

This subject studies the theory and practice of transport and land use planning in urban areas. At the conclusion of the subject, students should:

  • be familiar with procedures that have been developed for planning transport and land use
  • be aware of the major international trends and debates in the area
  • be able to place the history and practice of transport and land use planning in Melbourne in an international context
  • be in a position to contribute to the formulation of plans for transport and land use

Assessment:
  • Written assignments not exceeding 3000 words (60%)
  • A two-hour examination (40%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: The subject aims to give an overview of an area that is frequently controversial, and encourage participants to read widely and think critically. The intention is to canvass a range of views and approaches.

Links to further information: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/melbourne-school-of-design-students.html
Related Course(s): Master of Urban Planning

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